Returning Home- John Absolon
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Or Best OfferA tender and beautifully executed 19th-century oil painting titled "Returning Home" by British artist John Absolon(1815–1895), known for his touching depictions of rural and domestic life. This serene genre scene features a young mother carrying her sleeping child on her back as they return from gathering foliage, a basket of greenery slung at her side. The composition is rich with warmth and emotion, capturing a moment of quiet familial intimacy.
The figures are rendered in soft, naturalistic tones, set against a tranquil sky with rolling clouds. The mother’s downward gaze and protective posture toward her child suggest themes of care and devotion. The original, ornate giltwood frame complements the classical sentiment of the piece and bears a title plaque reading: "Returning Home" – John Absolon.
This painting is a fine example of Victorian sentimental art and would make a distinguished addition to any collection focused on 19th-century British painting, motherhood, or domestic genre scenes.